Breakability

/ˌbreɪkəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or degree to which something can be broken or is prone to breaking.

Etymology

From 'breakable' (from 'break', Old English 'brecan') plus '-ity' (Latin '-itas'). This abstract noun emerged in scientific and technical contexts to quantify fragility.

Kelly Says

Engineers and material scientists use 'breakability' to measure everything from glass to bones—it's become crucial in product safety testing, where understanding failure points can save lives.

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